The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 2:35 pm Post subject:

Name: JOHNSTONE, GEORGE SAMSON
Initials: GS
Nationality: United KIngdom
Rank: Guardsman
Service Number: 2696478
Regiment/Service: Scots Guards, 1st Bn
Date of Death: 15/4/1940
Age: 23
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Johnstone, of Rigside, Lanarkshire.
Grave Reference: Allied Plot D6
Cemetery: Harstad Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 3:53 pm Post subject:

Name: JOHNSTON, ROBERT
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service Number: 3242539
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 2nd Bn
Date of Death: Between 30/5/940 and 4/6/1940
Age: 28
Additional Information: Son of Susan Johnston; nephew and foster-son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Twaddle, of Lanark.
Grave Reference: IV AA 8
Cemetery: Oosttaverne Wood Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 3:56 pm Post subject:

Name: LOWE, HENRY
Initials: H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 2984509
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 8th Bn
Date of Death: 6/6/1940
Age: 20
Additional Information: Son of George Wightman Lowe, and of Janet Murray Lowe, of Douglas, Lanarkshire.
Grave Reference: Sp Mem AA 9
Cemetery: St Riquier British Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:03 pm Post subject:

Name: MCINNES, THOMAS IRELAND
Initials: TI
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant (Wireless Op/Air Gunner)
Service Number: 971662
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 58 Sqdn
Date of Death: 14/11/1940
Age: 20
Additional Information: Son of Donald and Bethia Jean Ireland McInnes, of Yarrow, Selkirkshire.
Grave Reference: Coll Grave 3 A 1-4
Cemetery: Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:08 pm Post subject:

Name: MUIR, MATTHEW
Initials: M
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 14637282
Regiment/Service: The Parachute Regiment, AAC, 10th Bn
Date of Death: 18/9/1944
Age: 19
Additional Information: Son of Andrew and Anne Muir, of Carnwath, Lanarkshire.
Grave Reference: 32 B 7
Cemetery: Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:18 pm Post subject:

Name: MURRAY, ALEXANDER MCLEOD
Initials: AM
Nationality: Australian
Rank: Captain
Service Number: TX334
Regiment/Service: Australian Infantry, AIF, 2/12 Bn
Date of Death: 1/1/1943
Age: 35
Additional Information: Son of Alexander McLeod Murray, and Edith Lillian Murray; husband of Natalie Coverly Murray, of Kew, Victoria.
Grave Reference: B6 C 18
Cemetery: Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:23 pm Post subject:

Name: PEARSON, JOHN CUMMINGS
Initials: JC
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Signalman
Service Number: 2593185
Regiment/Service: Royal Corps of Signals, Malaya Command Signals
Date of Death: 7/6/1943
Age: 33
Additional Information: Son of David and Janet Cummings Pearson, of Douglas, Lanarkshire.
Grave Reference: 4 F 58
Cemetery: Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:30 pm Post subject:

Name: PRENTICE, JAMES MCKINLEY
Initials: JM
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Flight Sergeant
Service Number: 1434395
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 142 Sqdn
Date of Death: 29/8/1943
Age: 27
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Jeanie Prentice; husband of Margaret Prentice, of Larkhall, Lanarkshire.
Panel Reference: Panel 7, Column 2.
Memorial: Malta Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:35 pm Post subject:

Name: ROBERTSON, GEORGE
Initials: G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: CH/X 109679
Regiment/Service: Royal Marines, No 47 RM Commanda
Date of Death: 14/6/1944
Age: 28
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. George Robertson; husband of Agnes Strachan Robertson (nee Bryson), of Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire.
Grave Reference: Non-conformist Portion. Grave 743
Cemetery: Portland Royal Naval Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:39 pm Post subject:

Name: SAMSON, GEORGE
Initials: G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: 3247894
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders, 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 30/7/1944
Age: 26
Grave Reference: III K 16
Cemetery: Bayeux War Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:43 pm Post subject:

Name: SAUL, WILLIAM
Initials: W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Flight Sergeant (Pilot)
Service Number: 1568201
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve587 Sqdn
Date of Death: 16/4/1945
Age: 21
Additional Information: Son of William and Isabella Saul, of Glespin.
Grave Reference: Grave 766
Cemetery: Douglas (Gateside) Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:47 pm Post subject:

Name: WILLIAMSON, ADAM ROBERTSON
Initials: AR
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 3251802
Regiment/Service: Essex Regiment, 5th Bn
Date of Death: 22/12/1943
Age: 28
Additional Information: Husband of Jane Williamson, of Ravenstruther, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Grave Reference: X H 1
Cemetery: Moro River Canadian War Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:51 pm Post subject:

Name: WILLIAMSON, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: 3249140
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 22/1/1944
Age: 26
Additional Information: Son of John and Grace Weir Williamson, of Douglas, Lanarkshire; husband of Elizabeth Williamson, of Douglas.
Grave Reference: VII J 3
Cemetery: Minturno War Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:55 pm Post subject:

Name: WILSON, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant (Flight Engineer)
Service Number: 1822188
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 408 (RCAF) Sqdn
Date of Death: 21/2/1945
Age: 20
Additional Information: Son of Thomas Wilson, and of Janet K. Wilson, of Douglas, Lanarkshire.
Grave Reference: Coll grave 18. G 2-5
Cemetery: Rheinberg War Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 7:32 pm Post subject:

At the moment I have been unable to find:

WW1

Brown James A & L.V.B. Private Douglas Water
Mitchell Bertie Roral Engineers Pioneer Douglas
Wilson Robert R.S. Private 12th R.S. Douglas West

WW2

Hall William Merchant Navy Able Seaman
Hare James Royal Navy Able Seaman